Tourism Boost: Oman Hotels See Big Revenue Growth and Rising Guest Numbers

Published on November 19, 2025

The recovery and growth of the tourism sector in Oman has positively impacted the hotel industry. Oman’s hotel industry growth is especially evident in the revenue and guest numbers, and the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) acknowledges this growth. Hotels classed in the 3 to 5 star categories in Oman recorded a total revenue growth of 18.2% as of September 2025, amounting to about RO 193.360 million (US $503 million) in revenue, compared to revenue classed in the 3 to 5 star category of RO 163.633 million for September 2024.

The revenue growth of the hotels has a direct correlation to the growth of 9% in the total of 1,687,112 guests that occupied the hotels in the period of January to September 2025. This is a growth of 139,589 guests as compared to 1,547,523 guests for September 2024. This further indicates that the tourism sector in Oman is positively recovering from the impacts of the global disruption.

The Growth of Tourism and Hotels in Oman

While Oman has always had several rich cultures and has always been an attractive destination, with pristine landscapes and luxury hotels, Oman was always able to market itself to potential visitors. Oman was able to market itself to customers and has been able to sell hotels to customers and has been able to sell hotels to customers. The improvement of Omani tourism was based on the increase of arrivals to Oman. The arrivals to Oman and the Omani Tourism improvement was a result of the planned marketing improvement.

The forts and the souks of Muscat, the picturesque Oman, the deserts and beaches, and the country’s cultural activities are the various attractions in Oman. The enhancement of tourism was also improved by the transport of Air to Oman. The enhanced transport also increased the deserts and beaches, and the country’s cultural activities from the hotels that were built. The hotels were built for tourists to enhance the experience with the cultural activities.

Occupancy Rates on the Rise

Another important indicator on the health of the hospitality industry in Oman is the increase on the rates of hotel accommodations. In the course of the remaining months of September 2025, the 3 5 star hotels in Oman reached an occupancy of 52.8%. This is 13.1% increase from the levels recorded in September 2024 (46.7%). This rise in occupancy rates reflects the increasing number of visitors choosing Oman as their desired destination.

This sizable increase in occupancy rates is the result of the successful stream of promotional campaigns conducted by the Oman hospitality industry, coupled with the global easing of travel restrictions, and an increase in demographic, cultural and leisure travel (especially with children). Additionally, the increase in travel bookings is proportionate to Oman’s increasing reputation of a safe and welcoming destination for Oman business and leisure travel.

Factors Contributing to the Expansion of Oman’s Hotel Industry

A number of Oman’s hotel sector contributed to the growth in 2025. Oman’s developing tourism facilities, and especially tourism infrastructure, the construction of luxury and boutique eco-friendly hotels, has made the country of Oman appealing to high-value tourists. Oman’s terrain and climate has enabled the country to install and offer luxurious and high-value services for ranging from high-value hotels on the coastline and desert safari and accommodation for semi luxury along the rugged calendural desert, to spas and luxury hotels in mountain/rot Species.

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Hospitality Industry Oman – forecast

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The Value of tourism. to hotels in hotels to Oman. The right high value accommodation. to support Oman’s latest investments into the tourism sector, especially the building of additional hotels and resorts, guarantees that Oman will continue to be a tourist destination. Additionally, the growing number of international visitors to Oman, together with the ongoing enhancements to air travel accessibility, will continue to expand the opportunities and the potential of the hotel industry.

Oman’s pledge to sustainable tourism will undoubtedly continue to influence the future of tourism in the sultanate. The emphasis on responsible tourism, the preservation of the environment, and the promotion of local culture allow Oman to develop and market authentic tourism experiences that are also eco-friendly travel options.

Broaden Oman’s Domestic Tour Market

Along with international arrivals, Oman is also experiencing growth in domestic tourism. The significant number of Omani nationals now travelling within the country also benefits the hotel sector. This is in line with new movement trends seen in tourism, where domestic tourism is now recognised as a significant contributor to the ongoing recovery of global tourism.

The government of Oman is likely to keep encouraging domestic tourism campaigns that underline the country’s cultural heritage, nature, and modern tourism infrastructure. These campaigns are likely to further stimulate the local tourism economy and ensure that the tourism economic benefit is distributed to all the regions of the Sultanate.